Easy Sewing Hacks to Make Your Clothes Look Professionally Made
When you are learning to sew, itās natural that you donāt want your clothes to look āhomemadeā, instead we want them to look professionally made. With a few simple techniques, you can give your garments a professional finish. Even if you have never sewn before. These easy sewing hacks will help you take your Shalwar Kameez and Abaya sewing projects to the next levelĀ
Press as you sew
One of the simplest and high impact tricks that makes the biggest difference to your sewing is pressing as you sew. The iron is just as important as your sewing machine. By flattening seams, hems and darts, your clothes will instantly look sharper. You may be tempted to iron at the end when the full garment is sewn up, but this is not as effective as pressing as you sew.Ā
Use the correct needle and threadĀ
Choosing the correct size needle for your fabric prevents puckering and skipped stitches. (Ballpoint for knits, sharp for woven) and using a high-quality thread ensures your stitches are smooth and even. Cheap thread or thread that has been sitting in your attic will not work and will keep on snapping as you sew and further add to your frustration.Ā
Finish your seams neatlyĀ
Raw fabric edges can fray and make garments look messy. You can use a zigzag stitch or an overlocker to finish off the seams or you can use French seams to finish off a seam.
Or you can use bias binding for a neat and decorative finish. The most popular technique is using and overlocker or zig zag stitchĀ
Top stitching
Top stitching isnāt just about being decorative, although it is a fabulous feature. It also adds strength and structure to your garment. Use a longer stitch length, a matching or contrasting thread and sew slowly for accuracy. Clean, even topstitching elevates your sewing.
Master hemming techniquesĀ
A wobbly hem can ruin the look on your Shalwar Kameez or your outfit. For a good finished hem press the hem before stitching. This will make it easier to hem into place on the sewing machine. You can also use a blind hem stitch for an invisible look. Very popular with tailors from India and Pakistan but can be time consuming for home-sewers.Ā
Understand the use of interfacing
Use interfacing on your necklines, cuffs, waistbands to stiffen and reinforce your garment. Interfacing adds stability and helps the garment keep their shape. A true secret for neat and professional sewingĀ
By practicing these home hacks, your handmade wardrobe will start to look like they came straight out of a boutique. Remember: the difference better homemade and professionally made often comes down to the little details like pressing and finishing and taking your time.
With each project your skills will grow and you will start LOVING your handmade wardrobe.
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